Wanda Mae Loman

Wanda Mae White Loman, 98, of Fayetteville, Arkansas, was welcomed into her forever home in Heaven on October 27, 2025, and is now fully renewed in the presence of her Lord God, and Saviour, Jesus Christ. She was born on August 18, 1927, in Wilburton, Oklahoma, to Beulah Ethel McCoin and Claude Jackson White.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, of 73 years, Lucian L. Loman; and each of her siblings: Robert, Warren, and Thelma Lankford; and Floyd, Claud, and Glen White, all of her in-laws, and several nieces and nephews. Thus, Wanda became the "beloved Aunt Wanda" to all the children of her siblings. She could tell each of them stories about their parents, and they loved phoning her, and asking her to please talk about their parent. Their calls and visits gave her such joy, and provided them a connection to their past. She became, and remained, the hub of her extended family of many, and no one could have done a better job staying connected and available, than my mother, Wanda.

She graduated from high school in Shawnee, Oklahoma, in 1945, and began employment at the Shawnee Milling Company, in the Administration Dept. There She was a member of a special group of nine young women known as "Good Will Builders". One year later, following his return from World War 2, she married her Merchant Marine sweetheart, Lucian Loman, on April 26, 1946, at her mother's home in Shawnee.
In 1947, Wanda and Lucian moved to Malvern, Arkansas, where their daughter, Donna, was born the following year. Only two weeks later, they moved to Fayetteville, Arkansas, where their son, Gerald, was later born in 1951. Wanda worked there as a bookkeeper at Collier's Drugstore for many years, and in 1964, the family moved to Prairie Grove. Wanda began her 22 year career at Farmers and Merchants Bank there, and eventually promoted to loan officer, and bank officer-a testament to her integrity, dependability, aptitude for learning, impeccable professional courtesy with each customer, and her diligent work ethic.

Wanda was an avid bowler, and in 1960, began bowling with girlfriends, Marjorie Niblock, Joan Johnston, Elma Carter, and Mary Conrad, and soon they began traveling in pursuit of State and National Championships. They drove, and flew all over America, including South Carolina, Indianapolis, Las Vegas, Atlanta, Tulsa, Memphis, Tampa, Kansas City, Houston, and many other fun destinations throughout the decades -seeking the National Women's Bowling Championship titles, always bringing home a trophy, and bowled their hearts out with much laughter, and so many antics, and "on the road again" stories. They won several State Championships and even won a National Championship. She LOVED bowling with these special friends in league or "on the road again!"

Her favorite in-home social activity was playing the card game PITCH, in marathon 2-3 day sessions with Lucian, his sister, and his brother-in-law.

Saturdays for Wanda were always devoted to watching all of her favorite sports teams; she could always be found in the TV room cheering on the Oklahoma Sooners, OSU Cowboys, the St. Louis Cardinals, Kansas City Chiefs, and in ANY sport the Arkansas Razorbacks were involved.
Her Razorback fandom began with Coach Frank Broyles' arrival in Fayetteville, and her pride grew when her son-in-law, Jim Mullins, later played football under Coach Broyles, SWC Championship team, and Sugar Bowl Champs also! She and Lucian enjoyed The Lady Razorbacks also, and were season ticket holders. Still, her daughter, Donna, always joked that Wanda's true obsession was Oklahoma Sooners sports - as no one could utter a disparaging remark about their playing Performance or errors on the field - she quickly rose to their defense with a barrage of excuses why they were not playing their best. This provided her family with much entertainment through the years. Bless her, she remained an "Okie" until her death. (She was still discussing the games with her grandson the day she passed)

Wanda is survived by her daughter, Donna Mullins (Jim) of Fayetteville, Arkansas; son Gerald Loman (Marie) of Lincoln, Alabama; grandchildren Robyn Mullins Taylor (Rod) of Fayetteville; Michelle Mullins Peevy (Sean Strickler) of Montgomery, Alabama; and John David Mullins (Becka) of Fayetteville; and great-grandchildren Blake Taylor (Megan), Sarah Taylor, (Cameron Holston) Brandon Taylor (Katie), Kaylee Peevy, Kaitlyn Mullins, John Werner Mullins, and James Porter Mullins, and great-great grandchildren, Myles Taylor Holston, and Hayden Grace Taylor.

A memorial service will be held on Monday, November 3 at 2:00 p.m. at First Baptist Church, Fayetteville, with Dr. Douglas Falknor officiating. Visitation with the family will begin at 1:00 p.m. in the church lobby.

Arrangements are being handled by Luginbuel Funeral Home of Prairie Grove, Arkansas.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to:
The Broyles Foundation, (a caregiver support ministry for Alzheimer's) 213 West Monroe Ave, Suite O, Lowell, AR 72745. Or to First Baptist Church, Fayetteville Memorial Fund